International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

Preparing students for direct entry to Year 1 of a range of undergraduate degrees including archaeology, education, law, politics and sociology at Newcastle University.

Key information

  • Opportunities to take part in activities to develop teamwork and communication skills such as poetry in ‘Dead Poet’s Society’ or singing and dancing in ‘Show Tunes’.
  • The chance to study one of Shakespeare’s plays and visit the theatre to see it performed.
  • Lessons delivered in Newcastle University's archives, where students can investigate letters from World War 1.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.

Dates & Fees


September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 26 September 2022 - Fri 23 June 2023
£19,995

January 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 8 September 2023
£19,995

Modules

Compulsory Modules
English for Academic Purposes
40 Credits
Introduction to British Institutions and Culture
10 Credits
Introduction to Sociology
20 Credits
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences
20 Credits
Study Skills and Projects
30 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements

Ancient History and Archaeology-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Archaeology-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Combined Honours-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Education-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65 with 60 in writing

Film Practices-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Film and Media-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Geography and Planning-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Geography-BA (Hons)
60%
65

International Relations-BA (Hons)
P
A
60%
65

Journalism, Media and Culture-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65

Law-LLB (Hons)
65%
70
No modules less than 55%

Master of Planning-MPlan
60%
65

Media, Communication and Cultural Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Philosophy-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Politics and International Relations-BA (Hons)
P
A
60%
65

Politics and Sociology-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65

Politics-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65

Sociology-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Urban Planning-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.

Dates & Fees


September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 25 September 2023 - Fri 21 June 2024

January 2024 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 6 September 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements

Ancient History and Archaeology-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Archaeology-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Combined Honours-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Education-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65 with 60 in writing

Film Practices-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Film and Media-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Geography and Planning-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Geography-BA (Hons)
60%
65

International Relations-BA (Hons)
P
A
60%
65

Journalism, Media and Culture-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65

Law-LLB (Hons)
65%
70
No modules less than 55%

Master of Planning-MPlan
60%
65

Media, Communication and Cultural Studies-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Philosophy-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Politics and International Relations-BA (Hons)
P
A
60%
65

Politics and Sociology-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65

Politics-BA (Hons)
P
60%
65

Sociology-BA (Hons)
60%
65

Urban Planning-BA (Hons)
60%
65